Non-Affiliated thread for NOVEMBER 2018

[G-Man]

I'll start out this month's non-affiliated thread with a 85 524td 5-speed project car that's in the middle of nowhere (Roswell NM). If it's an original NM car, you know it's rust free.
https://roswell.craigslist.org/cto/d/19 ... 53118.html

[freedspeak]

I'll see your 524td in the middle of nowhere and raise you a 524td in the middle of somewhere! I SAY GOOD DAY SIR!!

1985 BMW 524 TD - $4600 (Carrboro) - near Chapel Hill NC

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/19 ... 59340.html

[thugginrobby]

Found this Zinno 535is in the Los Angeles Area. If I had a 10k budget, I would definitely buy it. All the cons seems to be minor and easily fixable. Like window motors.
Proper Euro Conversion and Zinno?!?!? Yes please.
I would just junk the ESM wheels. Put some stocks or RS's.
Seems like a relatively good buy.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/c ... 32000.html

[deca]

Found this Zinno 535is in the Los Angeles Area. If I had a 10k budget, I would definitely buy it. All the cons seems to be minor and easily fixable. Like window motors.
Proper Euro Conversion and Zinno?!?!? Yes please.
I would just junk the ESM wheels. Put some stocks or RS's.
Seems like a relatively good buy.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/c ... 32000.html

I was just looking at that! I really dig the houndstooth interior.

[Smileyboy]

Found this Zinno 535is in the Los Angeles Area. If I had a 10k budget, I would definitely buy it. All the cons seems to be minor and easily fixable. Like window motors.
Proper Euro Conversion and Zinno?!?!? Yes please.
I would just junk the ESM wheels. Put some stocks or RS's.
Seems like a relatively good buy.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/c ... 32000.html

I’ve got my eye on that one!!

[SeattleGuy]

Great Car +1 on the houndstooth. As to the rims I always wanted a set of Hockenheims for my E28 back in the day 20 years ago. Today however I think they look better on the E30. Some good zombie discussion on that point. http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=31591

[T_C_D]

Great Car +1 on the houndstooth. As to the rims I always wanted a set of Hockenheims for my E28 back in the day 20 years ago. Today however I think they look better on the E30. Some good zombie discussion on that point.

I had Hock Rs in 16x7.5 on my 528e in 1999. They looked good.

[wkohler]

That 535is is sold.

[Smileyboy]

That 535is is sold.

Aww bummer how do you know? I was hoping to have a look at it this wee!

[Adam W in MN]

26k mile (claimed) E28 535is on fleabay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-BMW-5-Ser ... aad45b98ef

[gray635]

^^^^ That NJ 535is looks like a car that you'd find on a dealer's used car lot ...... in 1990. Engine bay is less than tidy, but everything else looks like a time capsule. Wish I had some space.

[wkohler]

What a shame about all that cosmoline! Such a great color combo.

-- Added 07 Nov 2018, 14:50 --

That 535is is sold.

Aww bummer how do you know? I was hoping to have a look at it this wee!

I'm intimately familiar with the deal.

[freedspeak]

interesting e34..would prefer the wheels in stock color..but find myself not hating them in white as much as i expected...price seems steeeep for a chinless car.

Turbo e34 540 - $12000

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d ... 49948.html

[T_C_D]

That ^^^^ is a $3000 car on a good day.

[Greg E34]

https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 22792.html

[T_C_D]

^^^^^^ Looks like Ljet distributor but has integrated bypass from Motrinic 745i?

[Smileyboy]

https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 22792.html

It’s a scam. The person has attempted to get my real email address

[Greg E34]

^^^^^^ Looks like Ljet distributor but has integrated bypass from Motrinic 745i?

I vaguely remember this car. Guy in Little Rock had it if I recall correctly and had an M102 he was planning to swap in. He dropped off the map several years ago.

[redearedslider5]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-17/

[russellrh72]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-17/

Yes I've been watching this car pretty closely since it opened on BAT just to see what the bidding looks like. I think it will be a good look at what the market is for "less than pristine" e28s. Has a little rust and some short cut odditiies in the trim. The US 535is airdam screwed to the valnace under the euro bumpers, the random trim/door guards 3/4 of the way up the doors.....all make the car less than perfect but still a sharp looking and seemingly mechanically sound e28. I want to see what this one goes for.

[wkohler]

I’m shocked that BaT listed that car with a reserve.

[SeattleGuy]

https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 22792.html
It’s a scam. The person has attempted to get my real email address

The Turbo car has to be a scam.... or SOMETHING is off. Who sells that for $5K.... something is off there or I'd go buy it and sell mine, much as I love it.

The cosmoline on that 26K car.... unfortunate. I have it like that on mine and I've determined it will continue to be there for quite some time, yessir. But man oh man yes that could well be the lowest-mileage is out there. Takes me back 20 years to my first is that had 65K on her with the knock-off Borbets just like those pictured, and same exact color scheme.

The BaT car, hmmm... that will be fun to watch.

[Bonsaibacker]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-17/

Yes I've been watching this car pretty closely since it opened on BAT just to see what the bidding looks like. I think it will be a good look at what the market is for "less than pristine" e28s. Has a little rust and some short cut odditiies in the trim. The US 535is airdam screwed to the valnace under the euro bumpers, the random trim/door guards 3/4 of the way up the doors.....all make the car less than perfect but still a sharp looking and seemingly mechanically sound e28. I want to see what this one goes for.

Agreed.
Does BaT have market down or what? None of these are foreign to us and I appreciate the honesty, but talk about minimizing flaws: "slight vibration at speeds above 60mph", "cracks atop the dashboard" and "minor seeps of engine oil and power steering fluid, as well as some idle fluctuation when cold". Will have to get them to prepare my obituary.

[SeattleGuy]

Bad, Bad, BAAAD!!! this 2,800 mile Gen III RX-7 is about to happen.... $43,000 with 4 minutes left... $47K final.https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993- ... nt-2685767

[Nosis]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-17/

Yes I've been watching this car pretty closely since it opened on BAT just to see what the bidding looks like. I think it will be a good look at what the market is for "less than pristine" e28s. Has a little rust and some short cut odditiies in the trim. The US 535is airdam screwed to the valnace under the euro bumpers, the random trim/door guards 3/4 of the way up the doors.....all make the car less than perfect but still a sharp looking and seemingly mechanically sound e28. I want to see what this one goes for.

Just from what is shown in the pictures, let alone what is likely under the extremely questionable visible repair work, this was/is a rusty car. Just my 2 cents, $6k was an extremely generous bid.

Oh, and the seller mentioned within a few hours of the end of the auction that the car wont stay running at idle in cold weather... good to know!

[Smileyboy]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-bmw-535is-17/

Yes I've been watching this car pretty closely since it opened on BAT just to see what the bidding looks like. I think it will be a good look at what the market is for "less than pristine" e28s. Has a little rust and some short cut odditiies in the trim. The US 535is airdam screwed to the valnace under the euro bumpers, the random trim/door guards 3/4 of the way up the doors.....all make the car less than perfect but still a sharp looking and seemingly mechanically sound e28. I want to see what this one goes for.

Just from what is shown in the pictures, let alone what is likely under the extremely questionable visible repair work, this was/is a rusty car. Just my 2 cents, $6k was an extremely generous bid.

Oh, and the seller mentioned within a few hours of the end of the auction that the car wont stay running at idle in cold weather... good to know!

Lol. His craigslist ad was asking for $10,500.
People have lost their minds over that e28 is worth $50k video.

[russellrh72]

I agree that $6000 should have bought that car....maybe even twice over.

[SeattleGuy]

All you really need to know is in the picture but I also like to finish the sentence:
"The seller notes a slight front-end vibration at speeds above 60 mph..... and a horrendous shimmy under braking."


-- Added Nov 13, 2018 10:14 AM --

[freedspeak]

hmm..wondering how much of these claims can be substantiated. In the last night time photo I linked (when zoomed) it looks like more than light reflection...it looks like the front passenger fender has a major push dent...still an interesting prospect but not sure on the $...also wondering if it comes with an interior?

RARE - 1991 BMW 535i Msport - $8500

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/ ... 27932.html

[wkohler]

Yep, that’s a dent in the fender and the whole story is bullshit. Except the part about the kit being rare and hard to find.